Plain Language Round Up: #ProtectMedicaid Edition
2 weeks ago, we joined a group of disability organizations on Capitol Hill, where Congress meets to make laws. Together, we spent 24 hours straight reading stories from people who need Medicaid to survive. There were children, parents, organizers, and allies. We reminded each other that we are not alone. We reminded each other why…
Shannon Des Roches Rosa Ally to the Autistic Community 2024 Remarks
As a part of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network’s 2024 gala, we have the honor to share and uplift our remarkable awardees’ words and their service to the self-advocacy and disability community. We will be sharing their remarks for the first few months of 2025. ⁂ ASAN was founded in November 2006. At that time,…
🌧️ ASAN April Update 🌧️
ASAN April Newsletter Dear friend, This Autism Acceptance Month has been difficult for much of our community. We have seen a myriad of threats to our rights and supports, and so much seems uncertain. We focus on what’s in our power to change, and that change only comes from our grassroots efforts. We have…